Strawberries Macerated with Basil & Black Pepper

Preparation Time:	20
Cooking Time:	n.a.
Time Until Ready:	2 hours
Serves:	4

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered lengthwise

Directions

• Put the sugar and 1/2 cup of the basil in a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a fine paste.
• Place in a large bowl and stir in 2 grinds of pepper and the vinegar, mixing until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add the strawberries and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours, stirring twice.
• Thinly slice the remaining basil leaves.
• Drain the strawberries, reserving the marinade.
• Toss the strawberries with the sliced basil and divide among 4 dessert glasses or bowls.
• Drizzle the marinade over the berries and sprinkle very lightly with pepper.
• Serve immediately.

Delicious with ricotta cheese or vanilla icecream

Source: hamiltro

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